Clinical Laboratory Science - Mayville State University

Clinical Laboratory Science from Mayville State University is a Campus Bachelor Clinical Laboratory degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. Create. Solve. Explore. Discover. As a Clinical Laboratory Scientist, you'll be helping to solve today's and tomorrow's medical mysteries. The tests you perform to analyze blood, urine, tissue or other body specimens using sophisticated instruments, along with your specialized knowledge and learned techniques, will provide the information doctors need in diagnosing illness. In MSU's Clinical Laboratory Science (CLS) program, you'll receive the attention and hands-on laboratory experience you deserve. The program is designed to give you the necessary, medically-oriented scientifc background needed to enter clinical training at an accredited laboratory. Make an impact in the world as a key member of the health care team whose work provides valuable information used in the diagnosis and treatment of disease. The Program Mayville State is an affliate of the Western College Alliance for Clinical Laboratory Science (WCACLS), which is a cooperative program between twelve upper Midwest colleges and universities and the University of North Dakota. The mission of the WCACLS is to train students in the profession of clinical laboratory science . Mayville State's Clinical Laboratory Science program consists of three years of coursework completed at Mayville State. An intensive twelve-week summer practicum at the University of North Dakota follows this academic preparation. During the fourth year, through affliation with UND, you'll participate in a clinical internship at an accredited hospital. The program has clinical affliation agreements with more than 40 medical centers throughout North Dakota, Minnesota, Montana, Colorado, South Dakota, Wisconsin, Wyoming, Iowa and Oregon. Upon completion of this fourth year clinical experience, you'll graduate with a degree in Clinical Laboratory Science from Mayville State University and be eligible for a national certifcation exam having received a certifcate of program completion from UND. Clinical Lab Science Advantages Hands-on experience in the lab - Unlike many other undergraduate programs where hands-on laboratories are becoming increasingly rare, as a student at Mayville State, you'll have the invaluable opportunity to get into the lab right away. Mayville State's science department laboratories have many state-of-the-art instruments used in modern research and analysis. Make a difference - This exciting and rewarding health career is constantly changing and advancing as new knowledge and new technologies emerge. Whether uncovering diseases such as hepatitis, genetic disorders and cancer, or working in a forensic laboratory , management or marketing, as a clinical laboratory practitioner, you will provide very important information in all areas of health and medicine. Unlimited career opportunities - There is a demand for well-educated and highly motivated clinical laboratory professionals. You'll have unlimited opportunities in hospital labs, clinics, the medical examiner's forensic laboratory, veterinary clinics, and in medical, biotechnology and industrial research laboratories. Traveling technical positions are also available for those who would like to explore the country or even the world. Other areas in laboratory medicine such as cytogenetics, cytotechnology and histology offer additional exciting career choices for you. With advanced education, you may find a rewarding career in medicine, teaching and/or management. View more details on Mayville State University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Clinical Laboratory courses.